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Changes in Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness, Inpatient Services, and Excess Child Deaths.
JAMA pediatrics·August 17, 2026·PMID 42606885
Why it mattersEmergency departments that lack high pediatric readiness or inpatient pediatric services are associated with substantially higher child mortality. This study quantifies the mortality impact of losing or never having these resources, providing a strong evidence base for hospital administrators and policymakers to prioritize pediatric readiness investments.
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